The holiday season is a time for giving meaningful gifts that show thoughtfulness and care. While gadgets and trendy items come and go, custom furniture is a timeless and heartfelt option that combines functionality, beauty, and personalization. However, gifting custom furniture can also be tricky because people have different aesthetic tastes and furniture needs. Thankfully,… Read more »
Things To Consider When Selecting Custom Furniture Colors Existing Color Scheme When selecting colors for a new piece of custom furniture or upholstery, it’s important to consider the existing color scheme of the room that will house it. What colors would clash with the colors of your floor, wall, ceiling, and existing furniture? What colors… Read more »
Buying custom upholstered furniture has many benefits, including higher quality materials and workmanship, better durability, long-term cost savings, uniqueness, and convenience. However, perhaps the greatest strength that custom furniture has over mass-produced furniture is that it can be crafted to fit your specific needs and tastes. There are many choices you get to make when… Read more »
It is unfortunately a fact of life that furniture gets damaged over time. Unless you keep all of your furniture in a hermetically sealed museum vault, wear and tear will inevitably degrade your furniture over time. You can take steps to extend your furniture’s longevity, like buying high-quality custom pieces and using protective products like… Read more »
The average person spends the equivalent of about 26 years sleeping and seven years attempting to sleep during their lifetime. Considering how much time we spend in bed, it makes sense for everyone to invest in high-quality bedding. However, most Americans today tend toward relatively low-quality, mass-produced bedding purchased from major retailers. Thankfully, there is… Read more »
We live in an age in which mass-produced furniture is the norm in the United States and across the globe. Some people look at this phenomenon and wish there was a better way to furnish their home or commercial property. If you are one of those people I have good news for you. There is… Read more »
As the winter months settle in, there’s a natural desire to create a warm and inviting atmosphere within our homes. Many of us are looking for ways to keep your home feeling cozy this winter. Transforming your living space into a cozy haven can make the chilly weather more enjoyable. There are many changes you… Read more »
Brooklyn is a wonderful place to live or visit any time of the year, and August is a particularly GREAT time to be in Brooklyn! The borough is known for its diverse neighborhoods, cultural events, outdoor activities, and warm weather during this month. There is so much going on during August in Brooklyn, here are… Read more »
As difficult as it is to believe, the winter of 2022 is upon us. We find ourselves looking ahead to 2023 with great anticipation. We have all spent a lot more of our time at home since 2020 and, because of that, we’ve had a great deal of time to contemplate our surroundings. Howard’s Upholstery… Read more »
Slow furniture refers to furniture that is not mass-produced but rather made by a craftsperson slowly and carefully, ensuring a higher quality product with less waste. We live in an age of mass production in basically all industries, including furniture. If you’ve ever heard someone say, “They don’t make them like they used to,” they… Read more »
